Orangutans, tigers, and so many other species roam in North Sumatra's forests that are as vulnerable as they are vibrant. However, forest loss is leading to wildlife hanging on in scattered and fragmented islands of habitat, under constant pressure due to agriculture, logging, and roads. SOS is working with our frontline partners and local communities to safeguard ecological corridors which link orangutan habitats and creating canopy bridges to keep fragmented forests connected.
Development pressures in Sumatra are rife, from smallholder farms to industrial-scale agriculture, and much of the forest beyond the boundaries of protected areas is under continuous pressure. When connectivity in the landscape is severed, orangutans and other rare species become trapped in shrinking islands of forest too small to sustain them. If they can't move across large expanses of forest, they can't find new mates, enough food, or suitable nesting sites.
SOS is committed to connecting fragmented forests, allowing orangutans to move freely and maintain healthy populations. One way to do this is to build canopy bridges to reconnect fragmented forests, allowing orangutans to safely cross roads and keeping the landscape connected. We are also working closely with frontline partners and local communities, empowering them to become guardians of vital forest corridors, and supporting forest-friendly livelihoods that benefit both people and orangutans.
By connecting fragmented forests, we are helping to increase orangutan populations and improve their genetic diversity. We are creating solutions that work with the development goals of local communities so that both orangutans and people can coexist peacefully. We are also empowering local communities to become stewards of the forest, ensuring that orangutans have a safe and secure home for generations to come.
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